Beauty Moments From The MTV VMAs Red Carpet

By Shalwah Evans · August 26, 2019August 27, 2019

Some awards shows are a must-see for the competition, some for the talent and performances, and some are a requirement if oyu fancy yourself a fashion and beauty aficionado. Then there’s the MTV Video Music Awards. Once you’re over the age of 30 you feel a little too old watching it.

Part awards show, part train wreck waiting to happen in the best way (remember Kendrick Lamar and the literal firewall, the Miley Cyrus performance, the Kanye West-Taylor Swift beef kick off, Lady Gaga in a meat dress, oh we can go on), it’s still a must watch for the fashion and beauty if nothing else.

This year’s red carpet arrivals were nothing short of inspiring. We saw beauty trends in the making as well as nods to throwback styles. Our favorite celebrities brought their beauty A games to the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Not even another flaming wall of ropes could steal any of their fire.

Ebonee Davis At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Ebonee Davis attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Mona Scott-Young At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Producer Mona Scott-Young attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Amara La Negra At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Amara LaNegra attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Quin At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Quin attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/WireImage)

JuJu At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: JuJu attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Shay Johnson At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Shay Johnson attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Nessa At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Nessa attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Prince Derek Doll At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Prince Derek Doll attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/FilmMagic)

Maya Taylor At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Maya Taylor attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Pretty Vee At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Pretty Vee attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for MTV)

Angelina Claudinelle Jean, Wyclef Jean, and Claudinette Jean At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: (L-R) Angelina Claudinelle Jean, Wyclef Jean, and Claudinette Jean attend the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/FilmMagic)

Jena Frumes At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Jena Frumes attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Charm La'Donna At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Charm La'Donna attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Normani At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Normani attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/FilmMagic)

Ilfenesh Hadera At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Ilfenesh Hadera attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

Megan Thee Stallion At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Keke Palmer At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Keke Palmer attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

FKA twigs At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: FKA twigs attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Monica At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Monica attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Lizzo At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Lizzo attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for MTV)

Queen Latifah At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Queen Latifah attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

H.E.R. At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: H.E.R. attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Remy Ma At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Remy Ma attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/FilmMagic)

Missy Elliot At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Rapper Missy Elliott poses in the Press Room during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

Cardi B At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Cardi B accepts award for Best Hip-Hop Music Video onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)